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Borkmann Family History

Borkmann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borgmann, Borrmann, Bormann, Bornmann, Bermann, Barkman, Bollmann

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Where is the Borkmann family from?

You can see how Borkmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borkmann family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Borkmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Borkmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Borkmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Borkmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Borkmann. For the veterans among your Borkmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkmann lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Borkmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Borkmann in 1990 was 88, and 57 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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